There is a wealth of tennis instruction books available that teach you how to hit each stroke properly. This is not one of them.
Instead, it assumes you have a fundamental understanding of basic stroke production and are currently playing recreational tennis for fun and exercise.
If you are among this group, this booklet is for you. It shares what I hope are some valuable tips on:
¿ Stroke selection
¿ Playing strategy
¿ Court position
¿ Court movement
Collectively they are aimed at helping you:
¿ serve more effectively
¿ play with more confidence
¿ make fewer unforced errors
¿ stay in the point longer
¿ approach the net more effectively
¿ successfully poach
¿ intimidate your opponent(s)
¿ bring out the best in your doubles partner.
I trust they will introduce some playing fundamentals and suggestions that will be of value each time you get on the court and ultimately enable you to:
¿ win more points, and
¿ have more fun.
So, let's get started with Chapter 1: Make the Court Your Friend.